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Saturday Night Stars #11 – The Wild Side

May 18, 2013 4 Comments

here’s what you missed this week Sunday I remembered back to the time when my kids were just babies and I wasn’t quite myself. Truth be told, I may not have been fun or likable, but I was something good. I was a new mom. Maybe you can relate. Tuesday was all about A Mother’s [Read On]

Meal Planning, Pinterest Style – Recipes Included

May 16, 2013 14 Comments

Planning is not my specialty. Meal Planning is a foreign concept. Eating at my house is like playing Russian roulette with slightly less risk. I haven’t killed anyone with my meatloaf. Yet. I lack of organization and planning. Being a positive person, I say I am spontaneous. Spontaneity doesn’t work in the kitchen unless [Read On]

Printed Pants – Take a Walk on The Wild Side

May 14, 2013 24 Comments

This is an exceptionally weird What I Wore Wednesday. It’s not so much the clothes, but the actual photos that make these pictures freaky. I wish they were outtakes, but they are not. I have one shot of each outfit and I’m talking in most of the photographs, with my hands. Let’s just agree [Read On]

A Mother’s Day Gift from My Grandma

May 14, 2013 2 Comments

My grandmother (who passed away several years ago) gave me a bracelet for Mother’s Day. This year! I was as surprised as you, but on Saturday night, I found a white box with a paper lid and it said, “To mom. From FringeKid (only she used her real name) and great-grandma.” Inside was a [Read On]

To the Mom who Doesn’t Recognize The Woman in The Mirror

May 12, 2013 14 Comments

“You’re just not yourself. You haven’t been yourself in years.” I remember someone saying that to me during my early years of mommy-hood. I didn’t really understand what they were trying to say to me back then. I knew I was still me inside, but I was also overwhelmed, crazily hormonal, and tired, really, [Read On]

Saturday Night Stars – It’s Your Time To Shine

May 11, 2013 2 Comments

Saturday’s come quickly. Maybe it’s the nice weather, or maybe it’s the business of life, but the weeks seem short. I’d like for you to be honest with me. Should I continue to host Saturday Night Stars? I thought it was a good idea, but we generally only have about eleven or twelve entries. Is [Read On]

In Honor of Mother’s Day – Click at Your Own Risk

May 9, 2013 2 Comments

In honor of Mother’s Day, I present to you the best of mothering on Fringe. Click at your own risk.

My Love Story

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It was the seventh game of the world series, Yankees vs. Atlanta, and I was coerced into attending a new singles event by the pastor of my church. He was hosting a night filled with fun, young people, and baseball. If I could have talked my way out of this event, I would have, but politician's and pastor's have more than a handshake in common. I couldn't say no gracefully and I had to bring a dessert. After returning empty of hand and heart from a five day bear hunt, FringeMan's friend lured him into showering and dressing with the promise of "new" girls. The pastor of this church knew what it took to corral a bunch of young men - women. FringeMan went with a chip on his shoulder and a vow to steer clear of any skirts. Although according to FringeMan, I had run into him several … Read More...